SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON at Stillwater Mining Company
Employee was attempting to chuck a drill steel into the jackleg, when the crow's foot of the leg kicked out causing the jackleg to fall. In the attempt to keep the machine from falling to the ground, employee fell pinching right thumb between the machine's handle and a wood board. Seen by site medic, referred to ER, X-rays positive, sutures, and restrictions issued.
U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration